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Headless remains and body with raincoat uncovered at Chemmani as CID falters
Skeletal remains found without skulls, and a body wearing a raincoat, are among the latest discoveries at the Chemmani mass grave in Jaffna, where the number of sets of human remains identified has risen to 478 as the third phase of court-supervised excavations continues. The findings come as Sri Lanka's Criminal Investigation Department told the Jaffna Magistrate's Court on Thursday that it…

Explainer - What are the Chemmani mass graves?

Jun 25, 2025
Chemmani, a village on the outskirts of Jaffna, is a serene and beautiful town that has come to take on a notorious reputation. It is the site of mass graves, where potentially, hundreds of Tamils who were murdered by the Sri Lankan military lie buried.

Sri Lankan Airlines declare loss of 8.4 billion LKR

Jun 24, 2025
The state-owned ailing airline declared a loss of 8.4 billion LKR over the 2024/2025 financial year, requiring an extra allocation of nearly 30 billion LKR to keep it afloat. 

‘Unextinguished Flame’ vigil for Chemmani mass grave continues into second day

Jun 24, 2025
The “Unextinguished Flame” vigil demanding justice for the Chemmani mass graves entered its second consecutive day on Tuesday, as Tamils gathered near the Jaffna junction in Chemmani to press for international accountability.

Valikamam North land protest enters fourth day as Tamil owners display deeds

Jun 24, 2025
Tamil landowners in Valikamam North, Jaffna, continued their protest for the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday, demanding the return of over 2,400 acres of land still occupied by the Sri Lankan military within the so-called ‘High Security Zone’ (HSZ).

Sri Lankan Airline A320 suffers multiple in-flight system failures at 34,000 feet

Jun 24, 2025
A Sri Lankan Airlines Airbus A320 has suffered multiple system failures of key instruments during a flight from Colombo to Singapore, forcing an emergency landing in Medan, Indonesia, after declaring a mayday to air traffic controllers. 

In pictures - Tamils rally in Brussels demanding justice and freedom for Tamil Eelam

Jun 24, 2025


A demonstration under the banner “Rise for Freedom, Tamils” took place on Monday outside the European Union headquarters in Brussels, as Tamils gathered to demand international justice for the Tamil genocide and reaffirm their call for the liberation of Tamil Eelam.

The protest, which drew large crowds from across Europe, marked what organisers described as a “popular uprising” for Tamil self-determination.

Sri Lanka touts ‘domestic reconciliation’ to UN rights chief 

Jun 24, 2025


Sri Lanka’s Foreign Ministry has claimed that a “constructive discussion on domestic reconciliation processes” took place during a meeting with visiting UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, despite years of inaction and sustained rejection of such mechanisms by Tamil victim-survivor communities.

‘Normalcy has not returned to Sri Lanka’ - Adayaalam Centre for Policy Research

Jun 24, 2025
The Adayaalam Centre for Policy Research (ACPR), a Jaffna-based think tank organisation, has issued a strongly worded letter to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, urging him to avoid enabling Sri Lanka’s continued “denial, repression, and impunity” during his official visit to the island this week.

‘Speak to the affected Tamil people and see the truth’ - Tamil lawyer tells UN High Commissioner

Jun 24, 2025

 

Dominic Premananth, a Tamil lawyer and human rights activist, has called on the UN High Commissioner Volker Türk to “speak to the affected Tamil people and see the truth” during his visit to the island this week.

Roads leading to paddy fields cut off in Mullaitivu

Jun 24, 2025
A major road connecting Buthanwayal to Madavalasingan Kulam in the Karaithuraipattu division of Mullaitivu district has been abruptly severed due to ongoing bridge construction, leaving Tamil farmers in distress and accusing government officials of negligence.
Explainer - What are the Chemmani mass graves?
Sri Lankan Airlines declare loss of 8.4 billion LKR
‘Unextinguished Flame’ vigil for Chemmani mass grave continues into second day
Valikamam North land protest enters fourth day as Tamil owners display deeds
Sri Lankan Airline A320 suffers multiple in-flight system failures at 34,000 feet
In pictures - Tamils rally in Brussels demanding justice and freedom for Tamil Eelam
Sri Lanka touts ‘domestic reconciliation’ to UN rights chief 
‘Normalcy has not returned to Sri Lanka’ - Adayaalam Centre for Policy Research
‘Speak to the affected Tamil people and see the truth’ - Tamil lawyer tells UN High Commissioner
Roads leading to paddy fields cut off in Mullaitivu
Explainer - What are the Chemmani mass graves?
Sri Lankan Airlines declare loss of 8.4 billion LKR
‘Unextinguished Flame’ vigil for Chemmani mass grave continues into second day
Valikamam North land protest enters fourth day as Tamil owners display deeds
Sri Lankan Airline A320 suffers multiple in-flight system failures at 34,000 feet
In pictures - Tamils rally in Brussels demanding justice and freedom for Tamil Eelam
Sri Lanka touts ‘domestic reconciliation’ to UN rights chief 
‘Normalcy has not returned to Sri Lanka’ - Adayaalam Centre for Policy Research
‘Speak to the affected Tamil people and see the truth’ - Tamil lawyer tells UN High Commissioner
Roads leading to paddy fields cut off in Mullaitivu